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Job Requisition ID #
24WD81000
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Principal Software Engineer to join our new development team in Krakow. You will have a strong background in C++ and C# programming, a solid understanding of algorithms and data structures, and excellent communication skills in English.
As part of our team, you will collaborate with the Product Owner, Experience Designer, and other engineers to help Autodesk users imagine and design a better world by contributing to the development of Autodesk Revit - the world-leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
The position is based in our Krakow office, employing a hybrid working model, and involves collaboration with a globally dispersed team.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new features and improve existing functionalities.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
- Provide technical leadership and contribute to the architectural direction of the project. Apply good architectural practices including design patterns and object-oriented programming concepts.
- Conduct research and make recommendations on tools and standards to use for engineering efforts.
- Lead technical efforts and coordinate with a Software Architect to ensure high-quality code and architecture consistency.
- Assist and mentor junior team members.
- Collaborate with global stakeholders on technical strategy, issue solving, and dependency coordination.
- Continuously improve software development processes and methodologies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years’ experience in an OOP environment in C++, developing native Windows applications.
- Knowledge of user-interface development based on MFC and/or WPF.
- Experience working in a very large code base, including enhancing and resolving issues in pre-existing code.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Working experience in fast-paced product delivery and agile practices.
- Fluency in English (verbal and written) and proactive communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of .NET/C#.
- Familiarity with, or an interest in learning, front-end development technologies: JavaScript, React, HTML, and Material-UI (MUI).
- Working experience with software development tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
- Experience with building information modeling (BIM) software or related applications.
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About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.
We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.
When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Diversity & Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging
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What We Do
Autodesk makes software for people who make things. If you’ve ever driven a high-performance car, admired a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film, chances are you’ve experienced what millions of Autodesk customers are doing with our software. Autodesk gives you the power to make anything.
Over 100 million people use Autodesk software like AutoCAD, Revit, Maya, 3ds Max, Fusion 360, SketchBook, and more to unlock their creativity and solve important design, business and environmental challenges. Our software runs on both personal computers and mobile devices and taps the infinite computing power of the cloud to help teams around the world collaborate, design, simulate and fabricate their ideas in 3D.
We provide exceptional compensation/benefit packages and we’d love for you to join us. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability, veteran status or other protected category. To see our culture in action, check out #AutodeskLife.
We are headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area and have more than 10,000 employees worldwide.
Why Work With Us
Our work is impactful. Our people are innovative. And our culture is inclusive. As our software shapes new solutions to the world’s biggest challenges, you shape your career path. With us, you lead the way in achieving sustainability, resilient communities, and an equitable workforce. Discover #AutodeskLife.
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